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LU2 0AD

Crescent Road

Round Green

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Overview

Postcode LU2 0AD is located in an urban city, within the Round Green area of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the High Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year. The median sale price in Round Green is £316,000 (around £358 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,500 and £365,000. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bell's Close.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

High Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,586 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

High Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7%

Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in High Town is £44,039 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 160 ft away from LU2 0AD.

Flood risk

No risk

High Town near LU2 0AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Luton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LU2 0AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Luton

N/A

Walking directions to Luton
0.9 mi

Luton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Luton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LU2 0AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBell's CloseMediumWalking directions to Bell's Close
0.4 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park
0.5 miManor Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Road Park

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
3,405.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.6(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.39(+50%)
Vehicle crime
11.78(+168%)
Burglary
11.22(+304%)
Public order
8.41(+64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
123
36.61%
British
74
22.02%
African
35
10.42%
Indian
22
6.55%
Pakistani
18
5.36%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
36.54%
No qualifications
49
18.85%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
94
65.73%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18.88%
Owns outright
8
5.59%
Social rents from council
7
4.9%
Other social rented
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Round Green

Median price: £316,000
Price per sq ft: £358
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £262K – £365K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £316,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Round Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £547,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Round Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£475,000£380
Semi-Detached52£345,000£366
Terraced19£310,000£352
Flats12£137,500£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Round Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Round Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,000£145,000£266,500£220,000
2017£386,575£155,000£279,700£240,000
2018£474,950£163,250£285,000£238,500
2019£400,000£168,000£285,000£235,000
2020£482,750£155,000£275,000£230,000
2021£625,000£163,375£313,000£242,500
2022£451,750£155,000£327,500£280,000
2023£450,000£177,500£325,000£275,000
2024£352,500£167,500£340,000£280,000
2025£430,000£145,000£345,000£310,000
2026£495,000£135,250£352,500£262,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Round Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Round Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370£263£291£277
2017£326£284£321£298
2018£329£297£306£287
2019£299£300£304£307
2020£312£264£301£297
2021£296£273£332£300
2022£346£285£370£372
2023£386£311£363£361
2024£381£307£378£374
2025£425£307£372£341
2026£365£242£366£352
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Round Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Round Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU2 0AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025Unit F, Abbeygate Business Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EROtherLeasehold£135,000
30 Jul 2025Unit G, Abbeygate Business Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EROtherLeasehold£125,000
29 Jul 2025Unit D, Abbeygate Business Centre, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0EROtherLeasehold£170,000
26 Jun 202662, Hartley Road, Luton, LU2 0HXTerracedFreehold£225,000
25 Jun 202616, Hartley Road, Luton, LU2 0HXTerracedFreehold£202,000

Schools

In the LU2 0AD postcode area, located within High Town, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LU2 0AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableWindmill Hill SchoolFree schools special

Serious Weaknesses

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of BedfordshireHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LU2 0AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LU2 0AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJJ Food & Wine LutonHitchin Road, Luton, LU2 0ERWalking directions to JJ Food & Wine Luton
0.2 miGroszek44 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DEWalking directions to Groszek
0.2 miVisul Bucovinei52 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DFWalking directions to Visul Bucovinei
0.2 miKopernik Polish Supermarket70 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0DGWalking directions to Kopernik Polish Supermarket
0.2 miLuton Star Supermarket33-35 High Town Road, Luton, LU2 0BWWalking directions to Luton Star Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Luton district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,898
Band C£2,169
Band D£2,440
Band E£2,982
Band F£3,524
Band G£4,067
Band H£4,880

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LU2 0AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gillian Frances Fry

Round Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Zahoor Ahmed

Round Green - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictLutonE06000032
Parliamentary ConstituencyLuton South and South BedfordshireE14001346
WardRound GreenE05014748
ParishLuton, unparished areaE43000027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)High TownE02006937
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Luton 022EE01015743
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LU2 0AD

Is LU2 0AD (High Town) safe?

The area around LU2 0AD records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near LU2 0AD?

The median sale price around LU2 0AD in Round Green is £316,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LU2 0AD?

There are 20 schools close to LU2 0AD, including Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses), St Matthew's Primary School (Good) and University of Bedfordshire (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LU2 0AD?

The closest station to LU2 0AD is Luton, about 367 m away.

How deprived is the area around LU2 0AD?

LU2 0AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,586 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LU2 0AD (High Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU2 0AD is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gillian Frances Fry (Liberal Democrats) and Zahoor Ahmed (Liberal Democrats).